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PLEASE DO NOT COME TO THE SURGERY UNLESS INSTRUCTED TO DO SO.

Due to the coronavirus outbreak, how you contact us will be different at the moment. This is to limit face-to-face contact whenever possible and help stop the spread of coronavirus. Your GP practice is open and if you need to see your GP, please ring us on 0121 557 2581

Please note all initial appointments are currently via Telephone only during the COVID19 Coronavirus Pandemic. If FOLLOWING your telephone appointment, you need to be seen face to face this will be arranged by the GP

You can also call NHS 111. Please do not come to the surgery unless you have an appointment.

We are currently not registering new patients. Unless those patients are new babies, newly fostered or adopted children of patients already registered at the Practice

In support of Mental Health Awareness Week did you know better mental health helps us at work, at home and in the way we feel about ourselves.

Visit #EveryMindMatters and take the Mind Plan Quiz to get a free NHS plan, full of tailored tips and
advice to help you manage stress, sleep better and boost your mood.

You can now get extended access to pre-bookable appointments in the evenings between 6.30 and 8.00pm Mon to Friday and 9.00am till 12.00 midday Saturday's and Sunday's.

Please note all appointments are currently via Telephone during the COVID19 Coronavirus Pandemic.

For CORONAVIRUS advice visit Coronavirus (COVID-19)

In the event of emergency please call the surgery number and follow the instructions

REGISTER NOW FOR ONLINE SERVICES

Swanpool now offers ONLINE SERVICES, make appointments, order medication and view your medical records. Please ask at reception for more information.

We have added a Self Care section to our website under further information. This contains useful links to websites with information to about treating minor illnesses at home and seeking help when you need it. It is also about managing any conditions you have in a way that puts you in control, improves your quality of life and avoids you getting ill

You can also now request the Electronic Transfer of most repeat prescriptions to a nominated pharmacy.

(Please ask reception or your local pharmacy for more information)

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Welcome to our surgery website

Due to the coronavirus outbreak, how you contact us will be different at the moment. This is to limit face-to-face contact whenever possible and help stop the spread of coronavirus. Your GP practice is open and if you need to see your GP, please ring us on 0121 557 2581

Please note all initial appointments are currently via Telephone only during the COVID19 Coronavirus Pandemic. If FOLLOWING your telephone appointment, you need to be seen face to face this will be arranged by the GP

You can also call NHS 111. Please do not come to the surgery unless you have an appointment.

In support of Mental Health Awareness Week did you know better mental health helps us at work, at home and in the way we feel about ourselves.

Visit #EveryMindMatters and take the Mind Plan Quiz to get a free NHS plan, full of tailored tips and advice to help you manage stress, sleep better and boost your mood.

Welcome along to our surgery website where we hope you will quickly benefit from a user friendly layout and a wealth of information about our healthcare services. Find out when we’re open and what to do when we’re not, all from the comfort of your own home.

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Please be aware that Dr Manivasagam is the named allocated GP for all patients registered with Swanpool Medical Centre. If you require more information regarding this please contact the surgery

DID NOT ATTEND RATES

113 APPOINTMENTS WERE MADE BUT NOT KEPT IN MARCH 2020

Please make sure that you cancel your appointment if you can not attend your booked appointment or no longer require your appointment so it can be allocated to someone else.

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PLEASE DO NOT COME TO THE SURGERY UNLESS INSTRUCTED TO DO SO.

Due to the coronavirus outbreak, how you contact us will be different at the moment. This is to limit face-to-face contact whenever possible and help stop the spread of coronavirus. Your GP practice is open and if you need to see your GP, please ring us on 0121 557 2581

Please note all initial appointments are currently via Telephone only during the COVID19 Coronavirus Pandemic. If FOLLOWING your telephone appointment, you need to be seen face to face this will be arranged by the GP

You can also call NHS 111. Please do not come to the surgery unless you have an appointment.

We are currently not registering new patients. Unless those patients are new babies, newly fostered or adopted children of patients already registered at the Practice

In support of Mental Health Awareness Week did you know better mental health helps us at work, at home and in the way we feel about ourselves.

Visit #EveryMindMatters and take the Mind Plan Quiz to get a free NHS plan, full of tailored tips and
advice to help you manage stress, sleep better and boost your mood.

Please note all appointments are currently via Telephone during the COVID19 Coronavirus Pandemic.

For CORONAVIRUS advice visit Coronavirus (COVID-19)

In the event of emergency please call the surgery number and follow the instructions

REGISTER NOW FOR ONLINE SERVICES

Swanpool now offers ONLINE SERVICES, make appointments, order medication and view your medical records. Please ask at reception for more information.

You can also now request the Electronic Transfer of most repeat prescriptions to a nominated pharmacy.

(Please ask reception or your local pharmacy for more information)

Latest News

Welcome to our surgery website

Due to the coronavirus outbreak, how you contact us will be different at the moment. This is to limit face-to-face contact whenever possible and help stop the spread of coronavirus. Your GP practice is open and if you need to see your GP, please ring us on 0121 557 2581

Please note all initial appointments are currently via Telephone only during the COVID19 Coronavirus Pandemic. If FOLLOWING your telephone appointment, you need to be seen face to face this will be arranged by the GP

You can also call NHS 111. Please do not come to the surgery unless you have an appointment.

In support of Mental Health Awareness Week did you know better mental health helps us at work, at home and in the way we feel about ourselves.

Visit #EveryMindMatters and take the Mind Plan Quiz to get a free NHS plan, full of tailored tips and advice to help you manage stress, sleep better and boost your mood.

DID NOT ATTEND RATES

113 APPOINTMENTS WERE MADE BUT NOT KEPT IN MARCH 2020

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Noticeboard

PLEASE DO NOT COME TO THE SURGERY UNLESS INSTRUCTED TO DO SO.

Due to the coronavirus outbreak, how you contact us will be different at the moment. This is to limit face-to-face contact whenever possible and help stop the spread of coronavirus. Your GP practice is open and if you need to see your GP, please ring us on 0121 557 2581

Please note all initial appointments are currently via Telephone only during the COVID19 Coronavirus Pandemic. If FOLLOWING your telephone appointment, you need to be seen face to face this will be arranged by the GP

You can also call NHS 111. Please do not come to the surgery unless you have an appointment.

We are currently not registering new patients. Unless those patients are new babies, newly fostered or adopted children of patients already registered at the Practice

In support of Mental Health Awareness Week did you know better mental health helps us at work, at home and in the way we feel about ourselves.

Visit #EveryMindMatters and take the Mind Plan Quiz to get a free NHS plan, full of tailored tips andadvice to help you manage stress, sleep better and boost your mood.

Please note all appointments are currently via Telephone during the COVID19 Coronavirus Pandemic.

For CORONAVIRUS advice visit Coronavirus (COVID-19)

In the event of emergency please call the surgery number and follow the instructions

REGISTER NOW FOR ONLINE SERVICES

Swanpool now offers ONLINE SERVICES, make appointments, order medication and view your medical records. Please ask at reception for more information.

You can also now request the Electronic Transfer of most repeat prescriptions to a nominated pharmacy.

(Please ask reception or your local pharmacy for more information)

Latest News

Welcome to our surgery website

Due to the coronavirus outbreak, how you contact us will be different at the moment. This is to limit face-to-face contact whenever possible and help stop the spread of coronavirus. Your GP practice is open and if you need to see your GP, please ring us on 0121 557 2581

Please note all initial appointments are currently via Telephone only during the COVID19 Coronavirus Pandemic. If FOLLOWING your telephone appointment, you need to be seen face to face this will be arranged by the GP

You can also call NHS 111. Please do not come to the surgery unless you have an appointment.

In support of Mental Health Awareness Week did you know better mental health helps us at work, at home and in the way we feel about ourselves.

Visit #EveryMindMatters and take the Mind Plan Quiz to get a free NHS plan, full of tailored tips and advice to help you manage stress, sleep better and boost your mood.

DID NOT ATTEND RATES

113 APPOINTMENTS WERE MADE BUT NOT KEPT IN MARCH 2020

Health News from the BBC and the NHS

BBC Health

NHS Choices Behind the Headlines

Visit #EveryMindMatters and take the Mind Plan Quiz to get a free NHS plan, full of tailored tips and
advice to help you manage stress, sleep better and boost your mood.